HomeMy WebLinkAboutHarnettCounty_PB_20231002Harnett Horizons
Comprehensive Plan
Planning Board Meeting October 02, 2023
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Project Contacts
STEWART
Jake Petrosky, AICP – Practice Leader
(919) 866-4812
jpetrosky@stewartinc.com
Andrea Radford–Planning Lead
(919) 866-4734
aradford@stewartinc.com
HARNETT COUNTY
Sarah Arbour – Planner II
(910) 814-6414
sarbour@harnett.org
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Subconsultants
LS3P Associates
Design team
Small area planning (i.e. NC 87 Corridor)
VHB
Analyze and make recommendations for the Jetport area
LJB
Transportation and infrastructure planning
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Project Schedule
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A Comprehensive Land Use Plan is…
Makes forecasts based on past trends and data
10–20-year time frame
Long-range
Land uses, intensity, design
Staff, programs and infrastructure investment
Guidance
Documents a community conversation
Collaborative
Lays the groundwork for current and future regulations
Policy, not Regulatory
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Housing
Land Use
Natural Resources
Infrastructure & Public Services
Transportation
Economic Development
Plan Topics
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Population
Since 2000, Harnett County’s population increased by 42,543
(46.7%).
91,025 in 2000
133,568 in 2020
91,025
114,678
133,568
2,000
22,000
42,000
62,000
82,000
102,000
122,000
142,000
2000
2010
2020
Population (Whole County)
Source: U.S. Decennial Census, 2000, 2010, 2020
Harnett County
Source: American Community Survey & Decennial Census
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Other Planning Efforts
Comprehensive Growth Plan, 2015
Harnett County Parks &
Recreation, Greenway, & Blueway Master Plan, 2017
Northwest Area Plan, 2019 and
CAMPO Southwest Area Study Plan, 2019
Strong Roots, Smart Growth Economic Development Plan 2021
Harnett County Strategic Plan, 2022
US 401 Corridor Study
Johnson Farm Park Vision, 2021
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Land Use
Key element of the Comprehensive Plan
Analysis of trends and market demand.
Provides guidance on zoning and development design.
Other topics will be addressed with the plan including housing, natural resources, and utilities.
Adopted FLU Map (2016 Grow Harnett County Plan)
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Transportation
Partners
CAMPO, FAMPO & RPO
Roadways
Recent Studies (i.e. US 401 Corridor Study)
Funded Projects
I-95 Widening Project
NC 55 Bypass
Future needs and priorities
Bicycle, pedestrian and greenways
Transit
Land Use / Transportation connection
NCDOT 2024-2033 STIP Map
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Transportation
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Transportation
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Jetport
— Jetport Area Study
VHB to lead
Planned improvements
Expansion opportunities
Compatible land uses
— Recent/planned activity
New terminal
Runway expansion
Airport Overlay
Economic Development Department Relocation
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Housing
— Analysis
Inventory of housing stock
Existing land use map
Affordability analysis
— Recommendations
Future land use pattern
Housing policy recommendations What does future mix look like in different parts of the county?
Potential code updates
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Housing Data
Since 2000
17,993 homes have been built (34.3% of current housing stock)
Data 2020-2023
4,062 new homes
4,000 available lots
Approx. 10,000 lots in various stages of review
Average of 1,200 homes a year for previous 5 years in County’s jurisdiction
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Housing
— Single-Family houses make up almost 70% of housing in Harnett County
Followed by Mobile Home (19%) and 3- or 4- unit dwellings (3.1%).
69.4%
2.6%
2.8%
0.7%
0.4%
1.6%
3.1%
19.3%
0.1%
Harnett County
Single-Family Townhome
units
or 4 units
5 to 9 units
10-19 units
20 or more units Mobile Home Other
Source: American Community Survey
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New Residential Permits
Source: Harnett County
— New Residential Permits by Year
2020 – 1,154
2021 – 1,312
2022 – 1,189
2023 - 816
*2023 data through September
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Natural Resources and Agriculture
— Where / how to grow
Residential design
Open space reservation
Farmland preservation
— Recreation
Active/passive needs
Countywide and growth areas
Tourism and economic development
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Natural Resources and Agriculture
Cape Fear River, Raven Rock State Park
Total Agricultural Land
146,155 acres
Farm Sales
$205 million (2017)
Conservation Zoning
Approx. 17,800 acres
Open space conserved through Compatibility Regulations
Approx. 1,500 acres
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Public Engagement
STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS / FOCUS GROUPS
COMMUNITY SURVEY
STEERING COMMITTEE
PUBLIC MEETINGS
SOCIAL MEDIA
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Next Steps
Additional Mapping & Analysis
Stakeholder Interviews
Community Survey
Steering Committee #2
Public Meetings
Draft Vision & Goals
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Discussion
What are the biggest issues and opportunities facing Harnett County over the next 5 to 10 years?
What should this Plan accomplish?
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